ALLY McCOIST insists his Rangers resolve will not be broken despite speculation over his future after Mike Ashley's Ibrox power grab.

The billionaire businessman has become the key decision maker at the club after his £2million loan deal with the under-fire Light Blues hierarchy.

McCoist's position has been called into question following the boardroom reshuffle, but the boss spoke with chairman David Somers and director Sandy Easdale yesterday.

McCoist said: "Every manager knows how precarious the job is. I genuinely thought it was just two board members phoning to give me an update on what has been happening.

"It's not taken its toll. Like any man in any job in any walk of life, some days are better than others. It's the exact same for me.

"But I've got some fantastic people around me. For that reason plainly, my resolve is as strong as ever."

The SFA last night wrote to Ashley asking for clarification of his Ibrox involvement and plans for Rangers as they bid to determine whether he has any influence at the Light Blues top table.

The Newcastle United owner will appoint two new directors at Ibrox, with close ally Derek Llambias jetting into Glasgow last night amid rumours he will be named as Graham Wallace's successor as chief executive.

That will leave the seat vacated by Philip Nash to be filled as the new regime takes shape.

McCoist said: "We have to wait and see what develops. But I have to be encouraged by the fact the board is encouraged. I can only take my lead from them.

"Having spoken to the chairman and Sandy this morning, both gentlemen feel we are in a better place. I'm always hall-full rather than half-empty.

"I'll continue to take my lead from the board. They will have to appoint a chief executive and the chairman has told me he is working hard to find that solution."

After another turbulent few days off the field, Rangers return to action tonight when they face St Johnstone at Ibrox in the League Cup quarter finals.

And McCoist's will to win is undiminished as he bids for glory on the park this term.

He said: "By far the biggest part of my job is to get the team on the park to get results.

"And I think we are in a reasonable place."